Senate Intel chair Burr praises Comey, says he's troubled by timing and reasoning of firing

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Senator Burr, tweeting minutes ago:

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I am troubled by the timing and reasoning of Director Comey’s termination.

I have found Director Comey to be a public servant of the highest order.

His dismissal further confuses an already difficult investigation by the Committee.

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n my interactions w/ the Director and w/ the Bureau under his leadership, he & the FBI have always been straightforward with our Committee.

Dir. Comey has been more forthcoming w/ information than any FBI Director I can recall in my tenure on the congressional intel committees.

His dismissal, I believe, is a loss for the Bureau and the nation.

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